Welcome to the Host Club

[hostclubshadowking]

Who: Absolutely anyone
What: The Host Club is open for business!
Where: Antoinette, currently docked at Isla Empieza
When: February 7th - 14th (+ additional dates for crew members)
Style: Whatever you want
Status: Mostly open, some sections closed to crew members
Warnings: None. Will add if necessary.


Loans have been issued, furniture has been supplied, and food had been bought.

The deck of the Antoinette is plainly decorated. There are a few rugs about, but, for the most part, small tables are arranged with couches and chairs. Platters of food are waiting, mostly sandwiches and sweets. Little snacks. There's plenty of hot water kept on hand, too, for tea or commoner's instant coffee.

The Host Club are looking their best, even though their best might be a little more ragged than they would otherwise appear.

Posters have been put up around town, advertising the opening of the Royal Host Club, specifying the Antoinette's location, and disclosing the offer of refreshments.

On the 13th, things will only get more interesting when a bowl of candy appears overnight and adds to the Host Club experience.

(Please feel free to specify dates for interactions in the subheadings below and make your own subheadings if there's something else you want to see.)

Comments

lmao beautiful

[slugly]

[WHAT A CHANGE FROM THE CHARMING PRINCE

She tries calming him down, looking at him HELPLESSLY]

I'm fine!

[just a little filthy and tired and less hungry now]

/bows

[princelycharm]

[And now another mood change.]

A beautiful princess such as yourself shouldn't be subjected to such cruel fates.

[slugly]

[Not again.]

Please just call me Sakura.

[princelycharm]

Beautiful name indeed.

[She grants her a gentle smile.]

But what I mean to say is, you look too beautiful and delicate. It feels awful that you have to subject yourself to the battlefield when you should be the one protected from it. It might sound terrible, but I still believe it is a man's job to protect the woman he loves and make sure she shall never experience pain.

[slugly]

[It's not really Tamaki's fault but her fist tightens from being called delicate and the one that needs protection. That's putting salt in an old wound.]

I understand but I'm a shinobi, Tamaki-san. I can't be weak like that and I want to be the one that protects others instead of being protected, so don't feel awful. Nobody grows or learns anything important if they're never hurt physically or emotionally.

[She relaxes.]

But that's still a pretty romantic thought.

[princelycharm]

[This was the second time that Tamaki heard such a line of argument. First his face is shocked, and then it softens slowly. A few moments later, there was a light chuckle that escapes Tamaki.]

This is the second time... and yet I have similar words like the first time.

[He tilts his head gently and gives Sakura a gentle smile.]

You must be very brave Sakura-san. To deviate from the delicate and protected path that men strive very hard to allow their loved ones to enjoy perpetually must not be easy. I admire that, Sakura-san. I admire it very much.

[slugly]

[This type of flattery is far preferable to the declarations of her beauty. Although those are nice too in a vain sort of way.]

No, it wasn't easy. [A proud grin brightens her face.]

But I wouldn't be the person in front of you if I didn't find my own path.

[princelycharm]

I am very honored to be in front of such a noble lady~! You are simply outstanding.

[He places a hand on his chest and feigns fainting.]

If only I can be as brave to choose such a worthy path~!!!

[slugly]

[NOBLE? Those are the lords and daimyo and high class. She's just a ninja; albeit a very important and esteemed ninja because of who her master is and what she can do. Not that she knows it.

To make sure he really DOESN'T faint, she holds his shoulders gently.]

Haven't you already? You said you believe in protecting others. Even if you said men should protect women, that's a step in the right direction. You should just extend that school of thought to those that are important to you.

[princelycharm]

Yes. But to have been exposed to a war is an entirely different thing. Something that is far more admirable.

[slugly]

Is it?

[It's asked absently.]

[princelycharm]

It is.

[Then Tamaki sees Kyouya signalling to him and he glances back at his designation.]

Well it is a pleasure to meet you, Sakura-san. You have no idea how much you've brightened my day today.

[slugly]

[Her focus is back and she smiles at Tamaki.]

It was nice talking with you, Tamaki-san. Good luck with the Host Club. Kyouya-san told me all about it and it's a nice idea.

[Even if it's like a brothel.

Since Tamaki is obviously leaving she'll finish up her sandwiches, roll up her napkin, throw it away, and then make her way to the exit after saying a small farewell to Kyouya again too and wishing him as much as luck as she did to Tamaki.]

[princelycharm]

Thank you! I thought so too when I started it in our school a little over two years ago.

Please enjoy the rest of your stay.

[He gives her a genuine smile, a slight bow, then leaves towards Kyouya to see his next designation. It was certainly an interesting experience. And he'd hope to hear more about Sakura in the coming months.]